The Te Rauparaha Haka


Te Rauparaha Haka: Before the Haka is performed by the team, the Haka leader, normally an All Black of Maori descent, will instigate the Haka and spur on those who are to perform the Haka with the following.
Action Ringa pakia Uma tiraha Turi whatia Hope whai ake Waewae takahia kia kino Words Ka Mate! Ka Mate! Ka Ora! Ka Ora! Tenei te ta ngata puhuru huru Nana nei i tiki mai Whakawhiti te ra A upane ka upane! A upane kaupane whiti te ra! Hi!! The Te Rauparaha Haka:	Action English Translation: Slap the hands against the thighs Puff out the chest Bend the knees Let the hip follow Stamp the feet as hard as you can. Words English Translation: It is death! It is death! It is life! It is life! This is the hairy person Who caused the sun to shine Keep abreast! Keep abreast The rank! Hold fast! Into the sun that shines! Translation courtesy of the New Zealand Rugby Museum